Hybrid Assurance and Advisory Manager – Audit

at Baker Tilly Nova Scotia Inc.

• Job title: Assurance and Advisory Manager – Audit
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dartmouth, Canada

About the role

• Manager, Assurance & Advisory - Audit at Baker Tilly collaborating with teams and enhancing client audit experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Partners and the Assurance & Advisory team to assist in planning, execution, and completion of a wide range of Audit and Review engagements, working both independently and as part of a team.
• Manage the engagement process including planning, execution, and finalization in accordance with applicable Standards, including continuous communication with the team and clients regarding deadlines and deliverables
• Support, mentor, and train a team of professionals during field assignments while actively managing the engagement progress, which includes occasional preparation of files where additional assistance is required.
• Guide the team on accounting and auditing standards as well as BTNS specific methodology.
• Proactive project management with strong communication of expectations to the team as well as and ongoing status updates with Partners and clients is important
• Analyze financial information and operational performance for adherence to applicable accounting standards
• Assess risk, controls, and accounting processes to offer clients solutions and recommendations
• Review personal, corporate, non-profit and charitable organizations tax returns
• Compile and review financial statements and related note disclosures to ensure in accordance with applicable financial reporting frameworks
• Provide personal and attentive service to clients to encourage productive working relationships
• Add value by identifying client service opportunities, including cross-team collaboration
• Coach, mentor, and develop assigned coachees for high performance and professional growth
• Share your technical or human skills with the broader Assurance team by developing and facilitating ongoing training opportunities
• Engage with all levels of our team while working to bring our strategy to life and participate in firm wide events that foster our amazing workplace culture

Requirements

• Canadian CPA designation required
• Minimum of 4+ years of total experience in Audit within a professional services firm working with private enterprises and not-for-profits of differently complexity levels
• Experience working in ASPE and ASNPO financial reporting frameworks is required. IFRS and PSAS experience is an asset.
• Previous corporate tax experience is an asset
• Proven track record of planning and executing effective and efficient Audit engagements on time and budget
• Strong technical and analytical skills matched with problem-solving skills and professional judgement to help you find optimal solutions in an efficient manner
• Curiosity and an eye for detail that allows you to view challenges from multiple perspectives and enhance clients’ knowledge along the way
• Strong project management and organizational skills that make your ability to multi-task and meet deadlines second to none
• Self-motivation with an ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, Quickbooks Online, and Sage Accounting is an asset
• Technological strength with MS Office 365, especially in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including salary and incentive program
• Robust benefits plan (health, dental, life, dependent life, AD&D, STD, LTD, etc.)
• RRSP matching
• Generous paid time off package (vacation, personal, sick, firm holidays, etc.)
• Health & Wellness Spending Accounts
• Cell phone allowance
• Complimentary on-site gym
• Free, plentiful parking
• Dress for your day, including casual
• Growth-focused coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth plan reviews
• Learning and professional development opportunities as well as paid professional dues
• Work-life integration (professional flexibility, working remotely opportunities, compressed work weeks, EFAP, etc.)
• Fun at work year-round with firm-sponsored social events, yoga, lunch and learns, registered massage therapy visits, espresso happy hours, free snacks and meals, teambuilding events, therapy dog visit, off-site Staff Day, etc.